Living here
Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates89%
College graduates18.3%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Ozark
ODEDC is a non-profit 501c6 organization in Dale County, Alabama. Its mission is to promote and market the assets of Dale County for new industrial opportunities and assist our existing industries in retention and expansion.
region
Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
SEARP&DC is a regional planning and development agency serving Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties in Southeast Alabama. It provides strategic planning, economic growth programs, and community-focused solutions, and operates Head Start, Senior Employment, and Wiregrass Transit.
state
Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state
Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state
Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes